How To Fix WP316 - Error & ocurred determining inbound number

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WP - Messages from POS interface

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Error & ocurred determining inbound number

What causes this issue?

The system tried to find a number when posting the data. Error &
occurred.

System Response

Data could not be posted.

How to fix this error?

Check number range object 'W_UPLOAD_P' using the transaction
<DS:TRAN.SNUM>Number range management</>. Probably no number range
interval has been maintained. If this is the case, maintain the
interval '01'. If all numbers have been assigned, you can reset the
counter to 0. The documents posted still have unique numbers, since the
posting data is an additional criterion in determining whether or not
a number is unique.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WP316 - Error & ocurred determining inbound number ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WP316 - Error occurred determining inbound number
  
  Cause:
  The error WP316 typically occurs in SAP Workflow when the system is unable to determine the inbound number for a workflow task or event. The inbound number is a key identifier used by the workflow engine to link an event or task to a specific workflow container or process.
  Common causes include:
  
  Missing or incorrect configuration of the inbound parameters in the workflow definition.
  The workflow container or task is expecting an inbound number that is not being passed or is incorrectly mapped.
  Issues with the event linkage or event binding in the workflow.
  Custom workflow logic or user exits that fail to provide the required inbound number.
  Inconsistent or missing data in the workflow container or related business objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WP316 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Workflow Definition:
  
  Verify the workflow task or event that triggers the error.
  Ensure that the inbound parameters are correctly defined and mapped.
  Use transaction SWDD (Workflow Builder) to inspect the workflow container and parameter mapping.
  
  
  
  Verify Event Linkage:
  
  Check the event linkage in transaction SWETYPV or SWETYP.
  Confirm that the event triggering the workflow is correctly linked to the workflow template and that the inbound number is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Container Elements:
  
  Use transaction SWI1 or SWI2_FREQ to analyze workflow logs and identify where the inbound number is missing.
  Ensure that the container element expected as the inbound number is filled correctly before the workflow step is executed.
  
  
  
  Debug Workflow:
  
  If the problem persists, debug the workflow using transaction SWUS or SWI1 to trace the workflow execution.
  Check the ABAP code or user exits that might be manipulating the inbound number.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If custom enhancements or user exits are involved, verify that they correctly set or pass the inbound number.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes using the error message or symptom.
  Sometimes, specific patches or corrections are available.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SWDD - Workflow Builder
  SWETYPV - Event Linkage
  SWI1 - Workflow Log
  SWI2_FREQ - Workflow Log Analysis
  SWUS - Workflow Debugger
  
  
  
  SAP Help:
  
  SAP Workflow documentation on container elements and event linkage.
  SAP Notes related to workflow errors and inbound parameter issues.
  
  
  
  Common Scenario:
  
  This error often appears when a workflow is triggered by an event, but the event does not provide the necessary inbound number, or the workflow expects a parameter that is not supplied.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., the workflow template, the event triggering the workflow, or the business object involved), I can help with more specific guidance.